Job Title: Electrician
Company: Empact Group
Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 13 January 2025
Closing Date: 03 February 2025
Role Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Electrician to join the Empact Group team. The Electrician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in a commercial environment. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of electrical codes and regulations, have trade-tested qualifications, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- N4 – N6 Electrical Engineering.
- Electrical Trade Test (Section 26D or 13).
- Operating on MV Networks License.
- Three-phase Wireman’s License.
- Generator maintenance (advantageous).
- UPS Maintenance (advantageous).
- Exposure to a Battery Management System & Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
- Licensed and registered with the Department of Labour.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and maintain all commercial and critical infrastructure.
- Perform planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance of electrical systems.
- Assist with HVAC electrical reticulation and wiring.
- Design, read, and address electrical drawings and schematics.
- Fault detection of critical infrastructure.
- Perform switching and isolation of MV and LV equipment.
- Install and commission new plant equipment.
- Conduct daily inspections of electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
- Wire electrical control panels.
- Offer technical support for Data Centres by performing electrical system configuration and troubleshooting.
- Monitor system processes to ensure smooth operations.
- Evaluate heating and cooling systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensure all client Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) are met.
- Respond promptly to electrical requests from clients.
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Strong technical abilities and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to explain technical processes simply.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong troubleshooting and fault diagnosis skills.
- Ability to respond quickly to critical situations and implement corrective actions.
- Good Microsoft Office skills.
Note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you haven’t been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Empact Group is an equal opportunity employer and supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.
